Class Handling Tips

MANAGING A CLASS (PLAY!)

1. Rule # 1: Get to know your whole group. kids who are

• 􀀹 What are their names?

• 􀀹 What are their interests?

• 􀀹 Did they eat well this morning?

• 􀀹 Did they sleep enough the night before?

From there, you can assess their general state, gain an appreciation of their

individual personalities and establish points in common:

1. “You like laughing so hard that stuff comes out your nose? So do I!”

2. “My favorite animal is the platypus, how about you?”

3. “Oh, yum! I love ice cream too!”

In a group setting, you can play get to know you games. Try:

• 􀀹 Forming a circle and having each child name their friend to the right.

• 􀀹 Having each child add an adjective to their name that starts with the same letter: Silly Sam, Happy Harry, Jolly Jack, etc.

TIP:

Kid culture is key to strong team building, so familiarize yourself with current

children’s interests. Are Power Rangers still relevant? What kid’s shows are the

coolest? Wait… is it still cool to say cool?

DISCIPLINARY SITUATIONS

What can you do on your own:

• Re-set boundaries, “If you do that again, I will have to contact Mom/Dad”

• Reasonable Consequences:

When to bring in a Supervisor/Manager